Colleges in New Bedford, Massachusetts
There are at least 3 colleges in New Bedford, listed and described below. These schools represent 71 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 101 full-time students.
Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than New Bedford; see particularly Fall River, Dartmouth, Falmouth, Taunton, and Bridgewater colleges.
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The Salter School
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Offers career training in healthcare and business fields. Located at three Massachusetts campuses
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.
La Baron Hairdressing Academy New Bedford
281 Union St
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford
1872 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02720-3445
(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)
| City/Town | Colleges | Pop. (2000) | Students | Dorms |
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| Bourne Colleges | 1 | 18,721 | 68 | |
| Bridgewater Colleges | 1 | 25,185 | 9,934 | 2,717 |
| Dartmouth Colleges | 2 | 30,666 | 9,336 | 4,491 |
| Fall River Colleges | 4 | 91,938 | 7,638 | |
| Falmouth Colleges | 1 | 32,660 | 252 | |
| Taunton Colleges | 1 | 55,976 | 71 |
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